Definition and Synonyms for Cortical

Definition of Cortical

1. Of or relating to a cortex Adjective

Lexical Analysis for "cortical"

cortex
Noun
derivation
2
1. the layer of unmyelinated neurons (the grey matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum
2. the tissue forming the outer layer of an organ or structure in plant or animal
cortex
Noun
pertainym
1
1. the tissue forming the outer layer of an organ or structure in plant or animal

Etymology for cortical

has derived form cortex
etymology cerebrocortical
etymology electrocortical
etymology juxtacortical
etymology noncortical
etymology subcortical
etymology transcortical
etymologically related cortex
etymologically related cortically
etymologically related cortico-
etymological origin of cortex [Latin]
is derived from adrenocortical
is derived from cortically
is derived from subcortical
is derived from thalamocortical